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[DrDickAction]

under the sidepod, there are circular holes on either side..

wow...good spot...not much air for KERS...especially compared to what BMW was showing.

[Redliner]

still looks slightly out of balance with the giant front wing...

All in all, better than I expected, but the rear wing is still painfully ugly.

I agree. It does look better in Kero's chop but the front wing still throws it off...

[mads]

ferrari was like oh shit our kers isnt gonna be ready.


PSYCHE!

[Dr. Jimmmah!]

ferrari was like oh shit our kers isnt gonna be ready.


PSYCHE!

[mads]

sweet box, magneti marelli

[mads]

more helmet cams this season

[mads]

i miss aerodynamics.

[Redliner]

i miss aerodynamics.

I don't. I much prefer slicks, but they could make these current rules look a little better

[yonson]

I like everything but that fagtastic rear wing...

[DrDickAction]

ferrari was like oh shit our kers isnt gonna be ready.


PSYCHE!

not much too it though.

[_R_]

some more info...

Defending champions Ferrari this morning unveiled its 2009 challenger to the media ahead of a scheduled test later today at Mugello.

Ditching the recent numbering system, the new 2009 Ferrari has been dubbed the F60, the 60th year of Formula One competition for the team, and was shortly afterwards shaken down by Felipe Massa at the team’s test track.

The car, initially dubbed the 660 during the design process, conforms to the 2009 regulations and features numerous innovations.

"The choice is very simple," explained team boss Stefano Domenicali with reference to the designated name for the new car. "We wanted a way to recognise the fact that the history... that Ferrari has always been connected in the presence of Formula One. So this is the 60th championship of the F1 and this is the 60th time that Ferrari is here in Formula One."

"So that is the history and hopefully that will be future together with Ferrari in Formula One," he added.

As far as aerodynamics are concerned the modifications are a result of the Overtaking Working Group set up by the FIA in collaboration with the teams to produce a set of rules aimed at encouraging more overtaking.

The front wing, which has a neutral profile common to all, is developed mainly on its side elements and is much wider than in the past.

The bodywork can no longer carry the slotted apertures that were so common in recent times while other aerodynamic devices are significantly reduced.
The rear wing is higher and narrower than in the past; the diffuser has been moved rearward.

The combination of changes led the initial design phase down a radically different route when it came to the sidepods and protection components. The apertures have been reduced in size and moved rearwards while the upper and rear elements are larger to aid the exit of the air.

The new rules regarding aerodynamics have also led to modifications to the suspension and the whole layout of the car has been redesigned in light of the new rules and to achieve a balanced weight distribution.

The design also takes into account two other significant changes to the regulations namely the option to use Kinetic Energy Recovery Systems and the re-introduction of slick tyres to the past.

KERS on the F60 has been designed by Magneti Marelli and is centrally mounted on the engine under the rear part of the chassis. The slick tyre rules is also down to the work of the OWG, as is the introduction of a flap on the front wing that can be adjusted by the driver when the car is in motion. The software for managing this tool, as well as KERS, was designed in Maranello.

The transmission has been redesigned to optimise the aerodynamic efficiency of the car and the casing is again carbon fibre and it is still positioned longitudinally.

There is also a new braking system designed by Brembo. As far as the engine is concerned, it remains a load baring structure and the rules now state that just eight engines may be used over the 17 Grand Prix weekends.

Accordingly, the maximum permitted engine speed has been reduced to 18,000 RPM and the distance target for each unit has been increased to 2,500 KM. Modifications have been made to the inlet trumpets, the position of the injectors and the configuration of the exhaust.

95 minutes after the launch of the F60, the 056 V8 engine fired up for the first time in public as the team conducted the first shakedown lap of the new machine. The team plans longer runs as the day progresses.

Chassis

Carbon-fibre and honeycomb composite structure
Ferrari longitudinal garbo Limited-slip differential Semiautomatic sequential electronically controlled garbo - quick shift
Number of gears 7 + Reverse
Brembo ventilated carbon-fibre disc brakes
Independent suspension, push-rod activated torsion springs front and rear
Weight (with water, lubricant and driver) 605 kg
BBS Wheels (front and rear) 13"
Kinetic energy recovery system by Ferrari in cooperation with Magneti Marelli

Engine

Type 056
Number of cylinders 8
Cylinder block in cast aluminium V 90°
Number of valves 32
Pneumatic distribution
Total displacement 2398 cm3
Piston bore 98 mm
Weight > 95 kg
Magneti Marelli digital electronic injection
Magneti Marelli static electronic ignition
Fuel Shell V-Power ULG-66L/2
Lubricant Shell

[yonson]

New Desktop

[kngrsll]

New Desktop

i want a high res of the front end

[yonson]

I ripped most of em

http://yonsonracing.com/F1_Crew/F60

[yonson]

They are still uploading, should be done in 5 mins or so...

[yonson]

Done, :oops: just noticed they are .psd still, but I'm pretty sure everyone has Photoshop these days...

[MrHahn]

Who's the smarty that thought a red car with a red background is a good idea

[tefnut]

what's all this noise about a front flap that the driver can adjust during the race

[yonson]

Got copys of the super hi res images now, so I've taken the .psd's down and put up the new ones...

Example...

[DrDickAction]

Got copys of the super hi res images now, so I've taken the .psd's down and put up the new ones...

Example...

thanks homie :biggthumb:

[shallow777]

Thank you.

[kngrsll]

http://www.autosport...o.php/id/121558

i think its lookin pretty damn good myself :biggthumb:

[MrHahn]

In motion I reckon it looks pretty good, only when its stopped you look at the finer details. Kind of like good from far, but far from good?

[Robert]

(Thank you for the mega pix Yonson.)
From the top it looks verrry nice, in fact it l;ooks great from every angle but as it has been mentioned the wings just don't integrate well AT ALL and it';s a shame because this years F1 car could have been the best ever. Surely they can find a way to keep the clean beautiful lines, slicks and the new tech underneath without those funky front and rear wings. I watched the shakedown video and it looks evcen worse in motion.
Sorry, I don't like it. Now, after this dramatic change to the aero and engine freeze and KERS what if they still can't over take?

[Nacho]

(Thank you for the mega pix Yonson.)
From the top it looks verrry nice, in fact it l;ooks great from every angle but as it has been mentioned the wings just don't integrate well AT ALL and it';s a shame because this years F1 car could have been the best ever. Surely they can find a way to keep the clean beautiful lines, slicks and the new tech underneath without those funky front and rear wings. I watched the shakedown video and it looks evcen worse in motion.
Sorry, I don't like it. Now, after this dramatic change to the aero and engine freeze and KERS what if they still can't over take?

Machine Guns.